Psychologist - M.A. jobs in Ohio

Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant will support physicians and other members of the health care team by gathering patient medical history, obtaining and recording vital statistics, and occasionally assisting with minor, office-based procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist physicians in completion of exams/procedures, including rooming patients, performing lab draws, injections and completion of requisitions.
  • Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight and temperature; and reporting patient history summary.
• Maintain proper stock, supply and cleanliness of clinical areas including exam rooms, lab, MA area, etc.
  • Maintain clinical instruments as required including stock, sterilization and related logs.
  • Maintain sufficient stock of medical supplies and drug samples, including ordering of supplies within budgetary requirements and removal of expired samples.
• Prepare examination rooms for each patient visit by ensuring proper sanitization and supply of equipment based on the patient's needs.
• Ensure accuracy of logs and/or result records as required and appropriate.
• Assist front office staff with greeting, check-in/out procedures for patients and visitors of the office.
• Maintain professional and positive attitude and appearance at all times.
• Display active commitment to the mission, vision and values of Avina Women’s Care.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent patient care skills, including compassion and self-motivation.
• Personality and demeanor to deal with the public and work closely with a wide variety of employees and patients.
• Verbal and non-verbal communication skills to communicate with staff, patients, physicians and visitors.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• May be required to bend, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds as needed throughout the day.
• Good vision perception sufficient to read, write and view computer screens and printouts accurately.
• Hearing adequate to hear patient, physician and staff conversations.

Education, Work Experience and Licensure:

• Education: High school diploma required; STNA or medical assisting certificate highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a medical assistant in a physician’s office preferred, OB/GYN experience highly preferred.